Nursing Assistant 1 (Nurse Aide Training Program/CNA)

New York State Department of Health; Town of Oxford (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

College Savings Programs

Job summary

The NYS Department of Health seeks an entry-level Nursing Assistant 1 at the Oxford facility. Under direct supervision, you will provide direct patient care, assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, and document health records to support a safe, compassionate environment for patients and families.

Preferred candidates may enroll in an on-site Nurse Aide Training Program, with paid training and potential full-time CNA opportunities upon successful completion of the class and state exam.

Qualifications

• Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under direct clinical supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to supervising staff.
• Document health records accurately.
• Offer comfort and reassurance to patients and families.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Documentation

Job description

Duties Description

The Nursing Assistant 1 is an entry-level position that under direct clinical supervision provides direct patient care and assists with activities of daily living (ADLs). Primary duties include monitoring vital signs, performing medical support tasks, observing patients' physical/mental/emotional conditions, reporting changes to supervising nursing staff, and documenting health records. The role also involves providing comfort and reassurance to patients and families to foster a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of or ability to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities during the probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

If you have a desire to serve our veterans and their dependents, and are a compassionate person who would like to work with the elderly, we are offering a paid Nurse Aide Training Program on-site at our facility in Oxford. Get paid while you train, and upon successful completion of the class and state examination, full-time employment opportunities are available at the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), SG-8

Additional Comments

After acceptance into our Nurse Aide Training Program, you will take a 5-6 week class at our facility and be paid while training. You will receive classroom and clinical instruction to help you pass the Prometric New York State Exam. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) SG-8.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate's favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone [phone] or email [e-mail] to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.